This movie brings theory to life with the flair of a magician

Rating: 9/10 (1 August 2005)

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a clone? Not an easy get. There's really nothing similar in everyday life. The possibility is explored in such a skillful way in this wonderful movie that Michael Bay, the director, is now up there with Ridley Scott and James Cameron in my book, though that sketch is just one of many achievements here. True, there are a few misses, but you will forgive them unless you're even tighter with your praise than you are with your money. There are just too many chances taken successfully to not be thoroughly impressed. The overwhelming effect is one of real mastery and vision.
All the leads are in top form. As a guy you're almost swept away by Scarlett Johansson who can command our attention at will it seems. And though the plot is a little over the top, it's expressed with such flair and energy that it doesn't really matter. No, I'm really sorry I didn't see this movie the minute it came out, and it's clearly a good move to see it on the big screen. (It puzzles me why women liked it better than men in the rating demographics. There's a lot of extremely well done action in this movie.)